Writing Exercises for Primary 2

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Dickens Publishing Ltd. Suite G7-G8, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET, United Kingdom.

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( 201112597 C )

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ISBN 978-981-07-6106-6

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In collaboration with Dickens Publishing Ltd. (UK) Based on Revised

English Language Examination NEW Essential Skill-building Exercises Progressive Tasks That Stimulate Creative Thinking Clear and Concise Answers for Easy Reference

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First Published 2014 In collaboration with Dickens Publishing Ltd. (UK)

Š Pelangi Publishing Singapore Pte. Ltd. 2014 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of Pelangi Publishing Singapore Pte. Ltd.

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Our English Writing Series for Primary Levels is aimed at guiding pupils to write effectively upon developing their creative and analytical skills.

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When pupils are trained to observe and analyse different situations, then asked to create and suggest ideas, they will be equipped with the skills for writing, and hence feel confident to write.

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In line with the requirements of the latest Singapore English Language Syllabus which aims at moulding pupils into creative human resources, our series focuses on the following essentials:

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• grammar and lexical enrichment exercises • skill-building exercises (e.g. how to expand on a word, a phrase, a sentence, a paragraph, etc.)

• progressive tasks that stimulate creative and analytical thinking (e.g. give opinions, suggest ideas, make conclusions, etc.)

• exposure to the different styles of writing

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The carefully graded exercises are excellent resources that teachers can use for classroom teaching. Pupils can also work on the exercises by themselves at home as clear and concise answers for easy reference are included in the book.

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Our English Writing Series for Primary Levels has been carefully planned and arranged by experienced teachers to help pupils to learn to write different compositions using their creativity and analytical skills.

It will be a great help to pupils who are keen to learn more about writing!

WRITING EXERCISE 6............................... 21 Cloze Test A Surprise Birthday Party Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Teachers’ Day

WRITING EXERCISE 2................................5 Cloze Test Moving to a New House Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Christmas Day

WRITING EXERCISE 7.............................. 25 Cloze Test Dog and His Bone Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition School Concert

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WRITING EXERCISE 8.............................. 29 Cloze Test Helping Others Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Visit to the Farm

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WRITING EXERCISE 3................................9 Cloze Test Going to the Dentist’s Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition December Holidays

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WRITING EXERCISE 1................................. 1 Cloze Test Mother’s Day Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition My New Friend

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WRITING EXERCISE 4............................... 13 Cloze Test Down with Chickenpox Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Losing a Pet

WRITING EXERCISE 5............................... 17 Cloze Test A Mishap Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Bee Attack

WRITING EXERCISE 9.............................. 33 Cloze Test My New Toy Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Fire

WRITING EXERCISE 10............................. 37 Cloze Test Children’s Day Celebration Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Hari Raya Celebration

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WRITING EXERCISE 15............................. 57 Cloze Test Making Sandwiches Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A New Hobby

WRITING EXERCISE 12............................. 45 Cloze Test Grandmother Fell Ill Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition

WRITING EXERCISE 16.............................. 61 Cloze Test Farmer Dan Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition

Going to the Cinema

A Camping Trip

WRITING EXERCISE 13............................. 49 Cloze Test Exam Fever Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Toothache

ENRICHMENT PRACTICES.......................... 65

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WRITING EXERCISE 11............................... 41 Cloze Test An Accident Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Raining Day

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ANSWERS.............................................. 81

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WRITING EXERCISE 14............................. 53 Cloze Test Painting the House Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Chinese New Year

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A Look at each picture and write a suitable word in the blank to complete the story.

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Mother’s Day

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Mindy sat on her (1)

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to make some (2)

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she was feeling very excited. It was Mother’s Day. She wanted

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So Mindy got out of bed, had a shower and got dressed.

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She put on her (4) (5)

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wanted to make a cup of (3)

for her mother. She also

and tied her hair with a red .

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After that, Mindy headed for the (6)

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She put two slices of bread into the (7)

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turned on the coffee maker. She opened the cabinet to take a (8)

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and a saucer. When the bread jumped on

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out of the toaster, she spread some (9)

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the bread.

Now, her mother’s breakfast was ready. She then placed and tiptoed into her mother’s

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them on a (10)

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bedroom. Mindy’s mother was still sleeping. She left the tray of

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breakfast on the table and left the house.

She wanted to get her mother a bunch of flowers.

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Writing Exercise 1

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B Look at the picture for each question. Use your imagination to give interesting and creative answers.

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Where was Kelly going?

What animal did Kelly see?

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Where did Kelly bring the animal?

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Write the story in about 60 words. Give a title for your story.

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C Look at the picture. Write a composition of about 60 words. You may use the words in the boxes for help.

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My New Friend

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2 A Look at each picture and write a suitable word in the blank

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to complete the story.

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Sam walked into the huge (1)

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Moving to a New House

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, Annie, would have their own

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house in an expensive neighbourhood. Sam and his younger

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Their (5)

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excited. He kept barking and wagging his tail. When all the (6)

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cleaned his bedroom.

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like a lot of work. Sam told her that he would help her after he had

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He waved goodbye to Sam and Annie. Immediately, Sam and

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Annie raced upstairs to their bedrooms. Cola followed them. Annie was so happy with the sight of her bedroom that she got on the (10)

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to jump. Cola barked and jumped too.

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B Look at the picture for each question. Use your imagination to give interesting and creative answers.

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What was Bob playing with?

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Where was Bob going?

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C Look at the picture. Write a composition of about 60 words. You may use the words in the boxes to help you.

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Christmas Day

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A Look at each picture and write a suitable word in the blank to complete the story.

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Going to the Dentist’s

Dan has a toothache. One of his (1)

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eat anything else. He feels so miserable.

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The dentist checks his teeth and tells Dan’s mother that he

has to pull out the decayed tooth. Dan begins to cry. The dentist gives him a (6)

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less than a minute, the tooth is pulled out. Dan feels relieved. The

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dentist tells him not to eat too many (9)

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and chocolates. Before Dan and his mother leave the clinic, they are

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teeth always.

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Writing Exercise 3

Where were the pupils?

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What were the girls doing?

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What were the boys doing?

Why were the pupils doing this?

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B Look at the picture for each question. Use your imagination to give interesting and creative answers.

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What did the teacher do?

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C Look at the picture. Write a composition of about 60 words. You may use the words in the boxes for help.

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December Holidays

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doll

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school holidays

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Down with Chickenpox

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A Look at each picture and write a suitable word in the blank to complete the story.

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Tony woke up with a headache. He put his hand on his

. His body ached and he had fever. Standing

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before a mirror, he opened his (2)

in his mouth. He

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Immediately he ran to his mother’s (4)

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knew something was wrong.

to look for his mother. She took his hands and examined his

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his (6)

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chickenpox. She told him to get dressed because she wanted to take

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. Doctor Sam also told Tony that he was

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not allowed to leave home for the next two weeks. Tony was sad as

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his friends. After paying for the medicine, Tony and his mother went home.

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Why was the boy worried?

What was the boy doing?

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How did the boy feel?

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Answers Answers Writing Exercise 2

A 1. bed

A 1. house

2. toast

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Writing Exercise 1 3. coffee

4. dress

3. sister

4. bedroom

5. ribbon

6. kitchen

5. dog

7. toaster

8. cup

7. mother

8. boxes

9. butter

10. tray

9. truck

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Kelly Saved a Kitten

Bob was bouncing a ball while walking to the playground. Suddenly, he missed the ball and it bounced onto the road.

Bob ran after his ball. An oncoming car almost hit him. The driver braked in time. Bob was dazed. The driver got down from his car and pacified Bob. Bob realised that he should not play near the road.

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Kelly was walking to her friend’s house when she heard the faint cries of a cat.

Kelly turned her direction to where the sound came from. A kitten was inside a ditch! Kelly picked it up and cuddled it close to her body. Then she carried it to her friend’s house. Kelly was happy that the kitten was now safe.

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Anne, a new student, just joined our class this morning. She stood in front of the class as Miss Lim introduced her to us. She looked nervous and shy. We greeted her with our warm smiles. All my classmates were friendly towards Anne. She was happy and felt at home. I was glad that I had made a new friend.

C (Suggested answer) It was Christmas Day! John, together with his parents and sister, had already decorated the Christmas tree in their house. On the tree were lovely hooks, balls and socks. The presents were placed under the tree. John’s mother had prepared a turkey dinner. His father had bought a cake from a famous cake shop.

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• Online Bookstore • Online Library •

Published by:

Pelangi Publishing Singapore Pte. Ltd. In collaboration with:

Dickens Publishing Ltd. Suite G7-G8, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET, United Kingdom.

E-mail: info@dickenspublishing.co.uk

www.PelangiBooks.com • Online Bookstore • Online Library •

( 201112597 C )

WDPB12324

ISBN 978-981-07-6106-6

,!7IJ8B0-hgbagg!

In collaboration with Dickens Publishing Ltd. (UK) Based on Revised

English Language Examination NEW Essential Skill-building Exercises Progressive Tasks That Stimulate Creative Thinking Clear and Concise Answers for Easy Reference